The average train between Hornsby and Shell Cove takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Hornsby to Shell Cove. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hornsby and Shell Cove. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Hornsby is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Shell Cove at 2:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hornsby to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Hornsby station and arriving at Shell Cove station via Redfern Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Hornsby to Shell Cove train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Hornsby Station.
Hornsby to Shell Cove train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Shellharbour Junction station.
The distance between Hornsby and Shell Cove is 101.9 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Hornsby Station to Shellharbour Junction via Redfern Station in around 3h 7m.